2018 Caesars Player Magazine - Dubai Edition

C A E S A R S P L AY E R DUBAI EDITION

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S H O P P I N G • D I N I N G • E N T E R TA I N M E N T

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This dedicated, standalone conference center offers exclusivity for large meetings, special events, launch parties, gala dinners, cocktail receptions and weddings.

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CONTENTS FALL 2018/WINTER 2019 DUBAI EDITION

D E PA R T M E N T S

6 INSIDER

How People Planet Play is making a world of difference

How to live the suite life in Las Vegas: Caesars Palace villas offer style and comfort

10 OPENING ACT

19 APPLAUSE

28 CELEBRITY PORTRAIT

14 NEWS & NOTES

Mariah Carey flies into The Colosseum with her new “The Butterfly Returns” residency; Jennifer Lopez wraps up her Las Vegas show; and the new season of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

Caesars Entertainment goes global: An introduction to Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai and Caesars Resort Bluewaters Dubai

20 SHOWBIZ

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26 VANTAGE POINT

A look at the history of Caesars Palace in Las Vegas

Gwen Stefani talks about her “Just A Girl” residency at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas

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BY THE NUMBERS

Just months after a successful launch of his HELL’S KITCHEN restaurant in Las Vegas, Gordon Ramsay unveils a second at Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai

A Q&A with Celine Dion; Reba, Brooks & Dunn bring country to The Colosseum; and Penn & Teller celebrate 25 years

P H O T O C O U R T E S Y O F K A R L L A R S O N / K A B I K P H O T O G R O U P/ C A E S A R S E N T E R TA I N M E N T

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p. 28 Grand Opening of Gordon Ramsay’s HELL’S KITCHEN at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas

F E AT U R E S Discover Your Luxurious Surroundings

34 TASTE

46 SCENE & HEARD

DUBAI Indulgence at Every Turn

Critically acclaimed Bacchanal lands at Bluewaters Dubai; Zhen Wei brings a taste of Far East cuisine

STARCATCHER: Celebrity sightings in Las Vegas

Caesars Bluewaters Dubai invites you to experience trailblazing luxury and explore over 150 distinctive retail, dining and entertainment offerings located on the island.

Back for Seconds The award-winning Bacchanal

36 LAVISH ADORNMENTS Stunning jewels and gems are in full bloom at this garden party

40 SPLURGE A look at the season’s hottest fashion trends

52 AROUND TOWN The ultimate Dubai dining and entertainment guide

56 WILD CARD Twenty-five years and the Backstreet Boys are still going strong

concept and Gordon Ramsay’s HELL’S KITCHEN have arrived at Caesars Bluewaters Dubai.

It’s the second location for each restaurant.

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS AND EDITORS STEPHANIE CHATANAY, MARK GRAY AND CHRISTIE MOELLER. CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS CHRIS ANDRADE, GINA CHONG, DEVIN JIMENEZ, ERIK KABIK, JACOB KEPLER, MIKE KIRSCHBAUM, DENNIS LEUPOLD, ALIZ MALKA, ETHAN MILLER, TONY TRAN, DENISE TRUSCELLO AND YU TSAI.

O N T H E C OV E R After debuting his first HELL’S KITCHEN restaurant at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Gordon Ramsay reveals his second fiery eatery at Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai.

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WELCOME LETTER from MARK P. FRISSORA

C h i e f E xe c u t i ve O f f i ce r a n d P re s i d e n t o f C a e s a r s E n te r t a i n m e n t Co r p o rat i o n We l co m e to C a e s a r s B l u ewate r s D u b a i a n d t h e C a e s a r s E n te r t a i n m e n t fa m i l y. At C a e s a r s Pa l a ce a n d C a e s a r s Re s o r t , yo u c a n ex p e c t to re ce i ve t h e s i g n at u re C a e s a r s ex p e r i e n ce — f ro m e p i c d i n i n g a n d awe - i n s p i r i n g e n te r t a i n m e n t , to i n d u l g e n t a m e n i t i e s a n d l e g e n d a r y s e r v i ce.

H e re, eve r y g u e st i s t re ate d l i ke a C a e s a r.

We i nv i te yo u to d i n e at o n e o f o u r m a ny c u t t i n g - e d g e re st a u ra n t s , l i ke G o rd o n R a m s ay ’s H E L L’ S K I TC H E N . Th e n , re l a x at o u r awa rd -w i n n i n g Q u a S p a o r s u r p r i s e a n d d e l i g h t yo u r c h i l d re n at o u r exc l u s i ve k i d s ’ c l u b.

E x p e r i e n ce s u n - d re n c h e d d ays o n o u r p r i vate b e a c h e s a n d m u s i c- f i l l e d n i g h t s w i t h t h e i co n i c e n te r t a i n m e n t C a e s a r s i s fa m o u s fo r.

Th i s i s l a n d - o a s i s i s a l re a d y a n i m p o r t a n t p a r t o f o u r h i sto r y. I t i n c l u d e s o u r f i r st- eve r C a e s a r s Pa l a ce o u t s i d e o f L a s Ve g a s . We a re p ro u d to ex p a n d o u r b ra n d g l o b a l l y a n d b e co m e p a r t o f t h e co s m o p o l i t a n m e t ro p o l i s o f D u b a i — o n e o f t h e m o st l u x u r i o u s d e st i n at i o n s i n t h e wo r l d . A n d i n 2 01 9, we w i l l m a ke h i sto r y a g a i n a s we o p e n t h e a rc h i te c t u ra l m a r ve l A i n D u b a i , t h e t a l l e st o b s e r vat i o n w h e e l a nyw h e re o n t h e g l o b e.

D u b a i i s a m u st- ex p e r i e n ce d e st i n at i o n , w i t h u n i q u e at t ra c t i o n s , t h r i v i n g m a r ke t p l a ce s a n d a ra n k i n g a s o n e o f t h e s a fe st c i t i e s i n t h e wo r l d .

I a m h o n o re d t h at yo u h ave c h o s e n to st ay w i t h u s a n d l o o k fo r wa rd to p rov i d i n g yo u w i t h a m e m o ra b l e, a n d t r u l y u n i q u e, C a e s a r s ex p e r i e n ce.

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INSIDER

T H E H I S T O R Y O F C A E S A R S PA L AC E

The

LEGEND BEGINS HOW A VISIONARY BUILT AN EMPIRE

When hotelier Jay Sarno made his first trip to Las Vegas in February 1963, he saw the lack of first-class accommodations as an opportunity to build something grand and majestic— a resort where the guest was the center of attention.

I AM CAESAR

“ It’s n ot a p a l a ce fo r o n e Ca esa r.

It’s a p a l a ce fo r a l l t h e Ca esa rs , fo r a l l t h e p e o pl e . Eve r y o n e w h o st e ps t h r o u gh t h ese d o o rs i s g oi n g t o b e a Ca esa r. ” — Fo u n d e r, Ja y S a r n o —

With 1960s America captivated with Greco-Roman culture: Ben Hur and Cleopatra were huge successes at the box office and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum was a Broadway hit, Sarno believed a Roman-themed hotel would be ideal. So he built Caesars Palace, a 14-story, 680-room hotel, which at the time of its opening was the most expensive casino ever constructed. Now more than fifty years later, Caesars Palace is opening its second-ever resort location in Dubai.

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L e ge n d a r y

ENTERTAINERS An d y Wi l l i a m s ki cke d of f t h e t h r e e - d a y g r a n d o p e n i n g p a r t y w i t h a n a ca p e l l a r e n d i t i o n of “ D a n n y B o y . ” Th e p a r t y h a s n’ t st o p p e d . Le g e n d a r y si n g e rs l i ke Fr a n k Sinatra , Tony Bennett, Sa m m y D a v i s Jr. , C h e r a n d El l a Fi t zg e r a l d we r e a m o n g t h ose t o g r a ce t h e st a g e i n t h e Ci r c u s Ma xi m u s sh ow r o o m t h r o u gh o u t t h e 1 9 6 0 s , ’ 7 0 s a n d ’80 s .

DAREDEVILS SP ORTING EVENTS

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Caesars Palace has hosted many major sporting events and championship moments, including the Alan King/ Caesars Palace Tennis Classic (1972-1983), the Caesars Palace Grand Prix (1982), Wrestlemania IX (1993), dozens of prize fights, and an attempted jump of the resort fountains

by Evel Knievel.

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T H E H I S T O R Y O F C A E S A R S PA L AC E

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CINEMA C A E S A R S PA L AC E “ Th i s i s n’ t t h e r e a l Ca esa rs P a l a ce i s i t? D i d Ca esa r l i ve h e r e? ” —Za c h G a l i f i a n a k i s , Th e Ha n g ov e r —

History of the World: Part 1 Southpaw

The Electric Horseman

Rain Man

Oh, God! You Devil

The Hangover

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Ca esa rs P a l a ce h a s a l o n g h i st o r y w i t h Hol l y wo o d .

Si n ce o p e n i n g i n 1 9 6 6 , m o r e t h a n 30 m ov i es h a ve b e e n fi l m e d a t t h e r eso r t .

CAESARS PALACE FILMOGRAPHY War Dogs (2016) • Knight of Cups (2016) • The Big Short (2015) • Southpaw (2015) • Godzilla (2014) • Think Like a Man Too (2014) • Step Up: All In (2014) • The Hangover Part III (2013) • The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013) • Lay the Favorite (2012) The Guilt Trip (2012) • The Fighter (2010) • The Hangover (2009) Iron Man (2008) • Dreamgirls (2006) • Intolerable Cruelty (2003) My Giant (1998) • Fools Rush In (1997) • Rocky V (1990) • 18 Again! (1988) Rain Man (1988) • Oh, God! You Devil (1984) • History of the World: Part I (1981) • The Electric Horseman (1979) • The Gambler (1974) • The Only Game in Town (1970) • Where It’s At (1969)

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DECADENT DINING Go rd o n Ra m s a y Pu b & G r i l l

GORDON RAMSAY

BOBBY FLAY

Go rd o n Ra m s a y Pu b & G r i l l Go rd o n Ra m s a y H E L L ' S K I TC H E N

Mes a G r i l l

NOBU MATSUHISA

MICHAEL CHOW

No b u Resta u ra nt & Lo u n g e

M R C H OW

Resta u ra nt G u y S a voy

No b u Resta u ra nt & Lo u n g e

GIADA DE LAURENTIIS

GUY SAVOY

P ro nto by G i a d a

Resta u ra nt G u y S a voy

In Las Vegas, Chefs Gordon Ramsay, Nobu Matsuhisa, Guy Savoy, Bobby Flay, Giada De Laurentiis and Michael Chow are part of Caesars Palace’s impressive restaurant collection.

To d a y’ s

SUPERSTAR HE ADLINERS Specially constructed for Celine Dion’s A New Day… show, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace opened in March 2003. Celine still headlines there today on a rotating basis with Rod Stewart, Reba, Brooks & Dunn, Mariah Carey, and Jerry Seinfeld.

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GWEN

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THE “HOLLABACK GIRL” KICKS OFF HER LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY

Gwen Stefani launched her “Just A Girl” residency at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino with an over-thetop arrival that featured dancers and a drum line. Here is what “The Sweet Escape” singer is saying about her new show.

What can fans expect from “Just A Girl”? I am at a place where I have lived long enough to write so many songs that have captured important parts of my life. I want to put on a show that represents the journey that I’ve been on and share something that’s quite nostalgic, because the songs span many different years.

SHOW SCHEDULE The global superstar returns this winter to Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

2018 DECEMBER: 27, 29, 30, 31 2019 FEBRUARY: 27 MARCH: 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16 Tickets can be purchased online at gwenstefani.com or in person at the Zappos Theater box office.

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P H O T O C O U R T E S Y O F C A E S A R S E N T E R TA I N M E N T/ L I V E N AT I O N / Y U T S A I

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Can you explain that journey?

Every record and song I’ve made has captured a moment in my life, the good and the bad. The songs are little snapshots of those time periods.

“I am just a girl from Anaheim, California.

I never in my wildest dreams could imagine that I’d be doing my own Vegas residency.”

What type of theatrics will you bring to the stage? It’s exciting for me to be working with dancers and musicians who are so incredibly gifted. We’re going to pull everyone’s talents out and put on the best show ever.

What are you looking forward to most? I love to be face-to-face with people who have supported me all these years. It’s crazy to write music about your life and have this connection with people you don’t know. To have a mixed audience from around the world coming for a weekend to watch my show and make a memory in Vegas for themselves is amazing.

It’s really going to be a different energy level and I’m looking forward to that.

What is your favorite song to perform? The bigger the song is and the more people it reaches, the more exciting it is to play live.

“Hollaback Girl” never fails me.

People get so excited.

P E R F O R M A N C E P H O T O S C O U R T E S Y O F C A E S A R S E N T E R TA I N M E N T/ T O D D S T E FA N I

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We’ve seen it all. Having been media partners with Caesars Entertainment for the past 25 years, we’ve witnessed a city grow right before our eyes.

The Onboard Media partnership with Caesars Entertainment signaled a new way in how luxury resorts communicated with their guests. As the first in-room periodical for a resort on the Las Vegas Strip, the hardbound Emperors Guide was a vital introduction to greet and inform guests of resort amenities. In 2005, we began publishing a luxurylifestyle magazine

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under the Caesars Player and Vegas Player titles.

It was another first for Las Vegas. Today, the magazine continues to inform guests of the very latest dining and entertainment news at all Caesars Entertainment properties in Las Vegas.

Now, we’re excited to introduce a Dubai edition for the guests staying on Bluewaters. Enjoy!

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NEWS & NOTES

D E S T I N AT I O N D U B A I

COOL BLUEWATERS

CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT EXPANDS THE EMPIRE

Tucked tightly on the man-made Bluewaters Island off the coast of Dubai, is the latest set of luxury resorts in the Persian Gulf. The two immersive beachfront hotels, Caesars Resort and Caesars Palace, combine for a total of 479 rooms and bring modern-day luxury and epic dining experiences to the shores of Dubai.

AIN DUBAI OBSERVATION WHEEL When it opens in 2019, Ain Dubai will surpass the High Roller in Las Vegas as the globe’s tallest observation wheel. At 210 meters high (or roughly 690 feet), Ain Dubai will offer panoramic views of the skyscrapers of Dubai and the sandy, lush shores of Bluewaters. More than just an attraction, Ain Dubai also generates electricity to help power the island.

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COVE BEACH AT CAESARS PALACE Both iconic and contemporary, Cove Beach is an escape within an escape. From the moment you arrive, you’ll know that you’re experiencing a truly extraordinary place. Bask, bathe, and laze on the most pristine beachfront enclave on Bluewaters.

EMPIRE CLUB Caesars has created a dedicated Empire Club with activities and entertainment for children of all ages. With board games, sports tables and a television lounge, the space offers children and young adults their own place to hang out. Evenings see the Empire Club transform into a music venue with live bands and deejays.

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D E S T I N AT I O N D U B A I

PERMANENT RESIDENCES Not only does Caesars Bluewaters have 479 hotel rooms for visitors, it also sports hundreds of permanent apartments that come with access to the private beach oasis. The Residences at Caesars Palace contain 96 hotel apartments, while The Residences at Caesars Resort brings 119 residences to the island.

DECADENT DINING Between the two properties there are 12 unique restaurants and bars. From café fare at the poolside lounges to casual and upscale dining, the resorts offer a wide range of options. Highlights at Caesars Palace include Gordon Ramsay’s HELL’S KITCHEN, and Zhen Wei, which serves Pan Asian cuisine. Next door at Caesars Resort, guests can indulge at Bacchanal or enjoy Mediterranean delights at Cleo’s Table.

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The Dubai properties extend the level of

CAESARS FORUM

service Caesars Entertainment is known for,

With three meeting rooms, as

offering a uniquely “Caesars experience”

well as an 850-square-meter ballroom for event functions, Caesars Bluewaters makes it easy to plan a successful business meeting. Spaces can be fully customized for any group.

that includes a Beach Club, multiple pools, a Qua Spa and fitness center, and 12 restaurants and bars including the world’s second HELL’S KITCHEN restaurant from legendary chef Gordon Ramsay.

ON THE WATER Set on a wide swath of golden sand beach along the tranquil waters of the Persian Gulf, Caesars Bluewaters Beach is the perfect spot for a carefree day. Here, just steps from the resort, you can rent a lounge chair and relax with your favorite drink.

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AROUND THE EMPIRE: LAS VEGAS

CITIZEN CAESARS

COD E G R EE N

EARTH FIRST

The company’s water usage has declined by 11 percent since 2008, saving an estimated one million gallons of water per year.

SO C IAL RES P O N S IBILITY

In 2017-2018, the company replaced more than 115,000 light bulbs with LED technology at two of its Las Vegas properties.

I NI TIAT IVE S Caesars Entertainment’s commitment to PEOPLE PLANET PLAY embodies the company’s pledge to to make a positive impact in the places employees live, work and play.

C A E S A R S PA L AC E , L A S V E G A S

DON ATED F UR NI T UR E PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST

The company donated 1,286 rooms of furniture to help Hurricane Harvey survivors in Houston, Texas furnish their damaged homes, as well as 1,436 rooms of furniture to Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas. The donations total more than $1.3 million.

WA ST E NOT WA NT NOT

CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Caesars Entertainment’s Nevada properties have diverted 48% of its waste from landfills.

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TEAM MEMBER VOLUNTEERS Caesars Entertainment team members in Nevada have amassed nearly 58,000 volunteer hours (valued at more than $1,430,000).

MI L I TARY H O N O RS LAS VEGAS

Since 2013, Caesars Entertainment has hired more than 2,500 men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

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MILLIONAIRE FILMS IN LAS VEGAS Originating from Caesars Entertainment Studios in Las Vegas, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire returned with all-new shows, which began airing in September. As in seasons past, “Millionaire,” hosted by Chris Harrison, brought back its most popular specialty weeks including “Lucky In Love Week” and “Celebrity Look-A-Like Week.”

OVER 250,000 SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS

850 WARDROBE CHANGES 10,000 FEATHERS

JENNIFER LOPEZ

BY THE NUMBERS

A look at the numbers behind Jennifer Lopez’s first 100 shows at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Lopez wrapped up her “All I Have” Las Vegas residency in September.

5,000 SEQUINS 2,000 SONGS PERFORMED 400 DANCE SOLOS 4,000 MEET AND GREETS 1,000 BOOTY SHAKES OVER 200 CELEBRITY GUESTS OVER 400,000 TICKETS SOLD OVER

$75 MILLION DOLLARS IN GROSS SALES

ONE TON OF CONFETTI

BUTTERFLY EFFECT

MARIAH CAREY OPENS NEW CAESARS

PALACE RESIDENCY

Mariah Carey’s fascination with butterflies is well documented. Not only did she name her sixth studio album Butterfly, but she’s worn butterflyembroidered

dresses,

bedazzled

belts

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diamond-encrusted jewels. Now, she’s named her new show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, “The Butterfly Returns.” Carey returns to The Colosseum February 13-21.

P H O T O S C O U R T E S Y O F C A E S A R S E N T E R TA I N M E N T : ( M A R I A H C A R E Y ) D E N N I S L E U P O L D ; ( J E N N I F E R L O P E Z ) D E N I S E T R U S C E L L O ; ( P E N N & T E L L E R W I T H C H R I S H A R R I S O N ) J A C O B K E P L E R , D I S N E Y/A B C H O M E E N T E R T A I N M E N T A N D T V D I S T R I B U T I O N .

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SHOWBIZ

CELINE DION

QUEEN OF

THE COLOSSEUM CELINE DION ON PERFORMING IN LAS VEGAS PHOTOGRAPH BY ALIX MALKA

Sometimes, it’s simply referred to as the “THE HOUSE THAT CELINE BUILT.” And rightfully so.

The Colosseum at Caesars Palace opened in 2003 with Celine Dion as its first resident performer.

Fifteen years later, she’s still packing the house as fans from across the globe come to see her perform in the 4,298-seat theater that was originally constructed for her first show, A New Day….

You’ve been performing at Caesars Palace since 2003. What’s it like after all these years? I remember vividly arriving in this beautiful new theater in 2003.

It was a rich and wonderful experience indeed. And definitely A New Day… for me!

Tell us about being part of the Caesars family?

Caesars is truly part of my professional family. And, as it goes with family relations, it’s dear to my heart.

You recently made your 1,000th performance at The Colosseum. How does that feel? I never thought we would reach this milestone. I truly enjoy being onstage. For me, performing is about having a good time with my fans, the musicians and crew.

Do you remember your first performance at Caesars Palace? Yes, I performed at Circus Maximus back in 1996. It turned out to be a good omen and the beginning of a wonderful experience.

Do you have any superstitions preparing for a show?

We had Rene’s hand [cast] in bronze many years ago.

And today, it has become a tradition to touch it before going onstage.

How many more years do you see yourself performing?

I never think about that. I hope to sing as long as as I can breathe. I have been singing all my life, since childhood, and I don’t see myself retiring or not performing. It’s what I love to do.

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SHOWBIZ

COUNTRY COOL

Reba, Brooks & Dunn Country Superstars at The Colosseum

BY MARK GRAY

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ust moments before Reba McEntire takes The Colosseum stage in Las Vegas with Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, she tells Brooks to “do it.” On cue, Brooks starts belting out Reba’s hit “Fancy” in a Cajun twang.

This happens before every show at Caesars Palace. It’s tradition at this point.

“That’s a demand that I’ve learned to live with,” Brooks says. “Sometimes you just gotta do what she says.

She won’t go onstage until I do it.”

“It’s hysterical,” Reba says with a laugh.

The trio, longtime friends, first began their “REBA, BROOKS & DUNN: Together in Vegas” residency in summer 2015, which adds up to a lot of Cajun versions of “Fancy.” For the three of them, doing a show together came naturally, much like their relationship.

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“REBA, BROOKS & DUNN: Together in Vegas” is the longest running country music residency to play The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

“It’s just like brothers and sisters,” Reba explains.

“We spar about stuff, and we agree to disagree if we can’t come to an agreeable situation on a topic.”

On this particular day, Reba’s lodging a complaint against the guys, ribbing them that she does five costume changes throughout the show, while they, well, do zero.

“Ronnie and Kix don’t change anything. That really puts me out a little bit,” she says. “I think they should at least change a necklace or hat or vest or jacket. Kix does walk back and forth a little bit, so I gotta give him credit for that.”

Dunn’s response, “Listen, I change my shirt every now and then.” Brooks, meanwhile, says, “Well, she’s not paying attention.

I’m working really hard at doing subtle changes. If she were watching, she would know. I change a watch. Sometimes I’ll put a coat on. I might take a vest off. I’m a little disappointed.

She really needs to watch.

I’m concerned that she’s so wrapped up in her own stuff that she doesn’t know all the glamorous things that I’m doing over there.”

Clearly, these three mesh incredibly well on, and off, the stage. As they enter the fourth year of their Caesars Palace residency, the only challenge they face is keeping the show fresh.

“The primary thing for us to remember is that people are there to hear those hits.

They want to hear ‘Neon Moon,’ and ‘My Maria,’” Dunn says. “That’s the good news of being around long enough. It’s certainly not a negative thing to have a lot of hit songs.”

And that’s what the show is, a live greatest hits album from three of the biggest names in country music.

“We toured for over twenty years to get to a scenario like this and never did we envision at any time having a residency in Vegas,” Dunn admits. “It’s turned out to be the coolest thing we’ve ever done.”

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SHOWBIZ

MAGIC MEN

Over the past 25 years, Penn & Teller have performed thousands of shows in Las Vegas— a majority of those inside a theater named after them at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. And you can safely say that not a single show has been the same as the last.

“The conventional wisdom in Las Vegas is that the audience changes, so you don’t have to,” says Penn Jillette.

“But for Teller and me, that’s not good enough. With the freedom they give us in Las Vegas, we have been doing more new stuff, and crazier tricks in the past year, than we’ve ever done in our entire lives.”

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Performing together since 1975, Penn admits that in the beginning his, and Teller’s, goal was to just “make a living performing.” They weren’t in search of the worldwide fame they found. “You talk to almost anybody in show business—they will tell you that they should have been more famous,” Penn says. “With us, we are much more famous than we should have ever been. We have achieved and exceeded our goals.”

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Mat Franco “Magic Reinvented Nightly” Self-taught magician Mat Franco’s crowd-guided improvisational style creates a unique show each and every night. “The show is fully interactive,” he says.

“The crowd dictates what direction it goes in.” From card tricks to an iPhone appearing buried in a theater cocktail table, Franco stuns audiences on a nightly basis.

THE LINQ HOTEL & CASINO

Mac King Comedy Magic Show HARRAH’S LAS VEGAS Mad plaid magician Mac King is a quirky character. His humorous, all-ages act is full of visual gags and sleight-of-hand tricks. Some of King’s most famous illusions involve live goldfish that appear, well, almost everywhere.

Magic & Mayhem Criss Angel MINDFREAK Criss Angel has entertained Las Vegas audiences with his jaw-dropping illusions for the past decade. He’s now about to bring a new over-the-top show, Criss Angel MINDFREAK, to Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Opening December 19, the production will include cutting-edge technology and feature more than 75 illusions with 20 never-before-seen effects.

PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO

Piff the Magic Dragon

You likely caught the peculiar Piff and his Chihuahua sidekick, Mr. Piffles, on America’s Got Talent. Now you can catch his antics in a show that puts a new twist on traditional magic.

FLAMINGO LAS VEGAS

P H O T O S C O U R T E S Y O F C A E S A R S E N T E R TA I N M E N T

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VA N TA G E P O I N T

CAESARS SUITES

THE NOBU PENTHOUSE One of the largest suites in the Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace, the Nobu Penthouse can be converted to a posh 4,350 square feet. A curved staircase elevates guests to a second-story terrace with a stone hearth wall. The Japanese-inspired penthouse offers a 90-inch flat screen, billiard table and a dining area for those passing on the priority seating downstairs at Nobu Restaurant.

LUXE LIFE

ELEVATE YOUR NEXT VEGAS VACATION

Looking for a home away from home? Look no further than these spacious suites at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

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MARCUS AURELIUS VILLA

P H O T O S O F S U I T E S C O U R T E S Y O F C L A U D I O R A N G E L / C A E S A R S E N T E R TA I N M E N T

The three-bedroom, 9,500-square-foot Marcus Aurelius Villa has a private elevator, exotic fish tank, grand piano, a media room with theater-style seating, and a terrace with a whirlpool tub and fire pit.

B O O K T HE SE O R OTHE R A MAZ I NG SUI TES AT CAESARSSUI TES .CO M

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JULIUS DUPLEX SUITE Like a modern two-story home, the recently remodeled 2,084-square-foot Julius Duplex at Caesars Palace features sectional-couch seating and an eight-seat dining table. Custom artwork, Roman-inspired sculptures, and a stone and glass bathroom with double-sink vanity complete the space.

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IF YO U CA N ’ T STA ND THE HE AT, GE T OU T OF T H E K I TC H EN

BY RYAN SLATTERY PHOTOGRAPHS BY ERIK KABIK

Gordon Ramsay has an ear-to-ear Cheshire cat grin.

He’s working the room, greeting guests with handshakes and hugs, telling stories and taking selfies. The diners here tonight at Caesars Palace are not all VIPs, but fans of his food and fame—just lucky enough to have booked a reservation on opening weekend in Las Vegas.

It was January 2018 when Gordon Ramsay’s HELL’S KITCHEN made its triumphant Caesars Palace debut in Las Vegas. Fireworks lit up the sky and Ramsay walked a star-studded red carpet with many of the former winners of his Hell’s Kitchen television series. With Ramsay in the room it was the night it got real for the chefs donning the show’s signature uniforms—those red or blue jackets with coordinating bandanas. They’re cooking in a working kitchen. But Ramsay tonight isn’t the hotheaded guy seen on television. This is the real man behind the multi-million dollar media and restaurant empire. Humble, kind and excited. Yet quick to remind everyone within earshot.

“This is not competition. This is the real deal,” he said.

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WELCOME TO HELL’S KITCHEN DUBAI And now fresh off the success of his HELL’S KITCHEN restaurant in Las Vegas (one that accepted 10,000 reservations prior to even opening), Ramsay is unveiling his next great thing—a HELL’S KITCHEN restaurant at Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai. The 260-seat restaurant will include indoor and outdoor seating, complete with a 31-table patio.

Like its predecessor, HELL’S KITCHEN at Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai pays tribute to Ramsay’s FOX Network Hell’s Kitchen television show, which began airing its latest season in September.

In terms of food, this is classic Ramsay. The menu consists of Hell’s Kitchen favorites such as pan-seared scallops, beef Wellington, a shellfish tower, and sticky toffee pudding. But here in Dubai, HELL’S KITCHEN will also serve breakfast, including Emirati specialties, as well as cold pressed juices.

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at Paris Las Vegas in 2012. Two others followed later that year, and then in the fall of 2016 he introduced Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips at The LINQ Promenade.

Since then his partnership with Caesars Entertainment has grown to include restaurants in Baltimore, Maryland, Atlantic City, New Jersey, and now Dubai.

“Steak was an important entry [into Las Vegas].

We brought a bit of cool Britannia to Vegas,” Ramsay recalls. “That was a great indicator for the demand.

Then with each restaurant we raised the bar, learning from our mistakes.”

Now Ramsay runs kitchens in Las Vegas that specialize in burgers, steaks, fish and chips, and British pub fare—all within steps of each other. He admits he sees Las Vegas as one of the world’s great food cities.

“I travel a lot, and this is one of the most competitive food cities in the world,” he says. “All the big boys are here. It can compete with Paris, New York and London. I love that jeopardy. That challenge. This is the arena I strive to be in.”

Nobody has ever said Ramsay wasn’t competitive.

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RAMSAY’S TELEVISION FUTURE HELL’S KITCHEN is ideal for filming, and Ramsay says he has plans to shoot some of the show’s episodes in the shiny, new space, including possibly next season’s finale. “There is no greater city that lends itself to a live venue for the finale. Hell’s Kitchen is restaurant-theater. Perfect for Las Vegas. It’s just high-octane, high-energized service,” he says. The same is true for Dubai.

In addition, Ramsay reveals of Las Vegas, “I’ll be holding several competitions here too. I’ll be inviting chefs to come and go head-to-head, sort of like Iron Chef.” Could that mean we see the heavyweight battle we’ve been waiting for? Is Ramsay vs. Flay on the horizon? When posed that question, Ramsay gives an animated answer.

“I’m dying to get Bobby Flay in that kitchen. Giada [De Laurentiis] can do the judging. Blind taste or whatever,” he spouts. “I would love to put him on the blue team. I’ll go on the red team. Bring a couple sous chefs and we’ll have a cook-off. It would be a pleasure to see him in that kitchen in competition this year. Get your apron on Bobby—let’s go!”

“HELL’S KITCHEN is the perfect setting in one of the coolest cities in the world.”

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G O R D O N R A M S AY

The Gordon Ramsay Group operates more than 30 restaurants globally. His partnership with Caesars Entertainment includes nine restaurants worldwide—five in Las Vegas.

May 2012 Gordon Ramsay Steak PARIS LAS VEGAS December 2012 Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill CAESARS PALACE December 2012 Gordon Ramsay Burger PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO February 2015 Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill CAESARS ATLANTIC CITY October 2016 Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips THE LINQ PROMENADE

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November 2017 Gordon Ramsay Steak HORSESHOE CASINO BALTIMORE January 2018 Gordon Ramsay HELL’S KITCHEN CAESARS PALACE June 2018 Gordon Ramsay Steak HARRAH’S RESORT ATLANTIC CITY October 2018 Gordon Ramsay HELL’S KITCHEN CAESARS PALACE BLUEWATERS DUBAI

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JUDGE AND MENTOR Ramsay says, in the end, he just wants to share what he’s learned over the years with the generation to follow, whether they’re kids with big dreams or hardened chefs looking for their big break. When asked if it’s hard to switch hats and go from filming MasterChef Junior to Hell’s Kitchen, he points out the vast differences in the goals of the shows.

The winners of Hell’s Kitchen are funneled into head-chef positions, he quickly reminds us.

This essentially makes the show an audition.

So naturally, he has to be strong on the contestants of Hell’s Kitchen. “These winners are dropped into one of the biggest and toughest arenas in the culinary scene. I gotta be tough,” he says. “It’s a competition. I’m about to hand a check to [the winner of Hell’s Kitchen] for $250,000, and put them in a restaurant in Las Vegas with an amazing profile, where they’re going to be dissected every time they turn the gas on. So yes, there is a different

jacket. But I do it because I want them to feel the heat and be able to succeed.”

On MasterChef Junior, he’s a bit more forgiving— even though nearly every episode seems to end in tears. “I’m a Dad. I have four kids. Only thing I ask is for them to show me their passion. Find that passion and I’ll back it,” he says. “On MasterChef Junior, [the contestants] cook with no fear. I want that raw talent.

I want to feed that hunger.”

He pauses, rubs his chin and continues, “I’m like a fútbol coach to those kids,” Ramsay, a former soccer star with dreams of playing professionally, explains.

“I tell them, ‘We’re going to go to hell and back.

You’re going to love me. You’re going to hate me. But in the end, you’re going to leave this competition with so much more confidence than you ever had before.’”

“Hell’s Kitchen is restauranttheater. It’s just high-octane, high-energized service.”

—Gordon Ramsay

A statement that rings true for his Hell’s Kitchen competitors as well.

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TA S T E

ST D IN E IANKGH IONU D SE USB A I

EPIC DINING WORLD-CLASS FLAVORS LAND IN DUBAI ROMAN FEAST Award-Winning Bacchanal Opens in Dubai

Consistently named one of the top buffets in the United States, Bacchanal now has a home at Caesars Resort Bluewaters Dubai.

Although not a buffet concept in Dubai, Bacchanal’s all-day dining menu boasts many of the standout dishes of its Las Vegas counterpart. Breakfast options include Emirati specialties and Western classics. The lunch and dinner menu offers prime rib, chilled crab legs, chargrilled T-bone Australian lamb, dim sum, and baked-toorder chocolate lava cakes, among many other options.

The Bacchanal name has a bit of history dating back to the opening of Caesars Palace in 1966. That’s when resort founder Jay Sarno opened the Bacchanal Room. It was advertised as a three-hour feast and included wine service from toga-clad waitresses.

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TASTE OF THE ORIENT Zhen Wei Authentic Asian Delicacies

Craving dim sum, chow mein, fried rice or a fresh lychee martini? You’re in luck.

Zhen Wei at Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai is delivering authentic Cantonese cuisine with a contemporary twist.

Casual diners with a yen for silky noodles can enjoy fresh-rolled strands of the northern Chinese staple at Zhen Wei. Noodle dishes accompany a menu of dumplings, dim sum selections, savory soups, seafood dishes and Beijing pancakes. Other favorites include wok-seared sea scallops in a black bean sauce, wood-smoked goose, Peking duck, Australian rock lobster in XO sauce, and Angus ribeye with bamboo and black truffles.

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L AV I S H A D O R N M E N T S

G A R D E N PA R T Y

Pretty Please Blooms to Cherish

Van Cleef & Arpels Mélia necklace with diamonds, pink sapphires and mandarin garnets in 18-karat white gold from Les Jardins collection (price upon request); Van Cleef & Arpels.

Ranunculus Symbolizing radiant charm and deriving from Latin meaning “little frog,” the ranunculus name is a reference to the flowers growing near bodies of water.

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Tiffany & Co.

From top to bottom: Tiffany Enchant dragonfly brooch in platinum with rubies and diamonds ($5,200), Tiffany Soleste double-row ring in platinum with a pink sapphire ($55,000), Tiffany Sparklers ring in 18-karat white gold with a green quartz ($1,900), Tiffany Soleste double-row ring in platinum with a yellow diamond ($52,000),

Mini Calla Lilies

The trumpet-shaped flowers signify purity and faithfulness.

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Tiffany Cobblestone band ring in platinum with diamonds and rubies ($12,500) and Tiffany Soleste ring in platinum with a two-carat aquamarine and diamonds ($8,400); Tiffany & Co.

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L AV I S H A D O R N M E N T S

Swarovski Light Orchid open ring ($349); Swarovski.

Tulips Tulips symbolize perfect love.

Yellow tulips are offered to express cheerful thoughts.

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Hearts On Fire Lorelei floral engagement ring ($12,800), Lorelei triple-wave diamond ring ($9,500) and Intertwining diamond right-hand ring ($6,990); Hearts On Fire.

Garden Roses White roses represent innocence, purity and youthfulness. They are one of the most preferred colors of brides-to-be, which is why white roses are also called bridal roses.

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SPLURGE

B O TA N I C A L B L I S S

Style Garden Kaleidoscope of Colors and Patterns From botanical-garden blooms to exotic tropical prints, these mood-boosting colors provide you an optimistic outlook of what’s to come.

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WEDDING BOUQUET Presentation-style bouquet with white freesia, lavender roses, white wax and rice flower, hand-tied with satin and chiffon ribbons.

MULBERRY Mini Seaton silver bag ($1,425); Mulberry.

CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA Funky Pandora clutch ($845); Charlotte Olympia.

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BRAND SPOTLIGHT

HIGH

FURLA SOCIETY

Furla looks to the future with a foot grounded in a solid past of time-honored craftsmanship, artisanal expertise, a sense of beauty and innovative designs.

Over the past decade, Furla has been rapidly gaining a following with fashion aficionados. The company’s success is widely attributed to creative director Fabio Fusi, who joined the brand in 2010 and introduced what has become every fashionista’s favorite handbag, the Candy Bag. Furla continues to impress with its approachable take on luxurious leather goods. We sat down with Furla’s CEO Scott Link to find out what makes the company tick.

What has led to Furla’s success?

The Candy Bag helped. It was one of the first collections with our current designer Fabio Fusi. Candy changed Furla, and then Metropolis really put us on the map.

What’s the buzz around the men’s line—Furla Zeus? We launched it in a very serious way about a year ago. We aren’t doing basic, boring workbags. These have personality and character.

How does Furla stay relevant in a social-media fast-fashion culture? Instead of just doing four collections a year, we’re trying to infuse newness every month. We launched the Furla Society, which will continue to evolve. We love the idea of the characters and bags intermingling.

Tell us about the Fall Collection?

Fall is centered on strong women interpreted through sports. There is a nod to rock climbing, fencing, ice skating and boxing. Some hardware resembles rock-climbing hooks, and the beautiful silver mesh on some bags represents fencing. We are also incorporating some high-tech fabrics such as nylon, weatherproofing and quilted down to make the bags more durable and lightweight for an active lifestyle.

Explain the Furla Society? It’s about inclusive luxury—a campaign everyone can feel a part of. A playfulness centering around how the bags have a life of their own. We love it, because we believe that a bag is an expression of who you are and how you want to be seen in the world.

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Lavender

SPLURGE

Soft, surreal and oh-so-sweet, it’s the season’s must-have.

Pandora Forget Me Not drop earrings ($90); Pandora.

L A V I S H LY L A V E N D E R

Marciano Aaliyah bandage maxi dress ($228); Marciano.

Tommy Bahama Island Jewel earrings ($76); Tommy Bahama.

The Walking Company ABEO diamond sneaker ($159.95); The Walking Company.

Sephora Sephora Collection #Lipstories lipstick in Trippin ($8); Sephora.

Swarovski Crystaldust double bangle in purple ($89); Swarovski.

Drybar Blonde Ale brightening shampoo ($27), brightening conditioner ($27) and brightening cream ($26); Drybar.

White House | Black Market Suede kitten heels ($130), embroidered suede cross-band mules ($140), suede skinny-stretch belt ($44), embroidered fold-over clutch ($89), scattered floral scarf ($40); White House | Black Market.

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COME ON, GET HAPPY

Gucci Aviator metal sunglasses ($400); Gucci.

Creed Neroli Sauvage ($350); CREED.

Versace

Men’s Medusa & Greek key shower slide sandal ($295); Versace.

Z Zegna Rain jacket ($1,255) and rain trousers ($625); Ermenegildo Zegna.

Sunny Days Fill your fashion with cheery vibes.

Vilebrequin Moorea Hawaiian turtles swim trunk ($250); Vilebrequin.

Tommy Bahama Bali Skyline long-sleeve T-shirt ($59.50); Tommy Bahama.

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FRESH FLORAL

Mulberry Large pouch with rust, frozen, clay and blush flower embroidery ($595); Mulberry.

Van Cleef & Arpels Pâquerette timepiece with diamonds, yellow sapphires and tsavorites set in 18-karat white and yellow gold (price upon request); Van Cleef & Arpels.

Tiffany & Co. Rose flower bracelet with tsavorites, yellow and white diamonds and spessartites in 18-karat gold ($200,000); Tiffany & Co.

In Bloom

Catch a bouquet of style.

Fendi Small red-leather Floral Runaway handbag ($2,400); FENDI.

Red Valentino

Gucci Flora Snake print silk dress ($5,100); Gucci.

Floral Vines tulle embroidered dress ($1,295); Red Valentino.

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S CENE & H EARD

CEL EB RIT Y SIG H T IN G S I N L AS V EG AS

Elton John at his final performance of “The Million Dollar Piano”

Jennifer Lopez celebrates the 100th performance of her “All I Have” residency

Giada De Laurentiis and her family at Mat Franco

DJ Zedd (far right) at OMNIA’s three-year anniversary celebration

Donny Osmond at Inferno

FA M O U S FAC E S AROUND THE EMPIRE Stars celebrating on The Las Vegas Strip: the anniversaries, milestones and parties that had the town talking.

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DJ Steve Aoki at OMNIA’s three-year anniversary celebration

P H O T O S C O U R T E S Y O F C A E S A R S E N T E R TA I N M E N T : ( A B S I N T H E A N N I V E R S A R Y ) P O W E R S I M A G E R Y ; ( G W E N S T E FA N I , J E N N I F E R L O P E Z , S H W AY Z E , N I C K C A N N O N ) D E N I S E T R U S C E L L O ; ( D O N N Y O S M O N D ) C O U R T E S Y O F I N F E R N O ; ( G I A D A D E L A U R E N T I I S ) M A G I C R E I N V E N T E D N I G H T LY ; ( O M N I A T H R E E - Y E A R A N N I V E R S A R Y : A O K I , Z E D D ) G I N A C H O N G / M I K E K I R S C H B A U M ; ( C E L I N E D I O N ) C A S H M A N P H O T O .

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Gwen Stefani at the arrival event for her “Just A Girl” residency

ABSINTHE’s seventh anniversary performance

The Gazillionaire at ABSINTHE’s seventh anniversary party

Celine Dion performs in a Vegas Golden Knights jersey

Shwayze with his bulldog Stevie at Influence, The POOL at The LINQ Hotel & Casino

Nick Cannon performs at the GO Pool Dayclub, Flamingo Las Vegas

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Giada De Laurentiis

Nobu Matsuhisa

VEGAS UNCORK’D

BY BON APPÉTIT

Caesars Entertainment chefs at The Grand Tasting at Caesars Palace

Guy Savoy

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Guy Fieri

Caesars Palace President Gary Selesner, Caesar and Bon Appétit Editor-in-Chief Adam Rapoport

Gordon Ramsay

P H O T O S C O U R T E S Y O F E R I K K A B I K / C A E S A R S E N T E R TA I N M E N T

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Leonardo DiCaprio

Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg, Angela Bassett and Henry Cavill

Ronda Rousey, Mark Wahlberg and Lauren Cohan

CINEMACON 2018

AT CAESARS PALACE Will Arnett and Cate Blanchett

Common, Zendaya, Channing Tatum and Will Arnett

Ben Falcone, Melissa McCarthy and Will Arnett

PHOTOS BY ETHAN MILLER/GETTY IMAGES FOR CINEMACON

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Samuel L. Jackson and Tiffany Haddish

Shailene Woodley

Matthew McConaughey

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CEL EB RIT Y SIG H T IN G S I N L AS V EG AS

Trey Songz 2Chainz

D RAI’S

NIGHTCLUB

The Drai’s LIVE concert series at The Cromwell delivers some of the country’s top acts. DraisLV.com

Tip “T.I.” Harris

Big Sean

Future

Rae Sremmurd

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF DRAI’S NIGHTCLUB/TONY TRAN PHOTOGRAPH: (2 CHAINZ) DEVIN JIMENEZ; (BIG SEAN) TONY TRAN; (FUTURE) MIKE KIRSCHBAUM.

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Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys

C HAT EAU NIGHTCLUB & ROOFTOP Celebrities and entertainers party at Chateau Nightclub at Paris Las Vegas. ChateauNights.com

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P H O T O S C O U R T E S Y O F C H AT E A U N I G H T C L U B & R O O F T O P

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C A E S A R S PA L A C E B L U E WAT E R S D U B A I

THE DUBAI EXPLORER’S GUIDE

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DINING

Gordon Ramsay’s HELL’S KITCHEN | British Gordon Ramsay follows his first HELL’S KITCHEN restaurant in Las Vegas with an encore in Dubai. Available for all-day dining, breakfast offerings include Emirati specialties and Western classics, with dinner entrees such as beef Wellington, a shellfish tower, and sticky toffee pudding.

Laurel Bar | Peruvian & Arabic Tapas This lobby bar is ideal for listening to jazz and enjoying a signature cocktail and views of the Caesars Palace pools. The Laurel Bar menu offers snacks such as black truffle hummus, yellowfin tuna, prawn ceviche, and fried baby squid.

Neptune Pool Bar | Quick Bites Located poolside at Caesars Palace, the pool bar is the perfect place for tasty bites.

Sample tempting flatbreads, innovative burgers, sandwiches, seafood and fresh organic salads.

Roman Lounge | Café Serves healthy bites such as organic salads, gluten-free sandwiches and sugar-free desserts, while offering afternoon tea daily. Pastries, cakes and designer chocolates are also available, as are detox and cold-pressed juices.

Zhen Wei | Cantonese Extensive menu serves authentic Cantonese cuisine. From dim sum and chow mein to hand-pulled noodles and Peking duck, Zhen Wei offers a taste of the exotic flavors of the Far East.

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DINING

Bacchanal | All-day Dining All day dining restaurant serves everything from prime rib, chilled crab legs and oysters to char-grilled T-bone Australian Lamb, handmade dim sum, and decadent desserts.

Cleo’s Table | Mediterranean Enjoy Mediterranean classics with subtle hints of Arabic flavors. Just steps away from Venus Pool, guests dine on a private deck enjoying burgers, flatbreads, pasta or mezze plates.

Fortuna Pool Bar | Café Located poolside at Caesars Resorts, Fortuna serves healthy bites and lunch favorites like flatbreads, burgers and fresh organic salads.

The Piazza | Arabic Elegant lounge serves Arabic comfort food staples and offers afternoon tea service.

The Sandbar | French Pool bar and grill, set along a stretch of Caesars Bluewaters private beach, is a nod to classic French cuisine. The menu consists of fresh fish and seafood, char-grilled steaks, gourmet sandwiches, and burgers served with hand-cut, extra-crispy fries.

Venus Pool Bar | Café Poolside bar is notorious for its quick bites and fresh gelato. Salads, sandwiches and flatbreads can be paired with shakes and floats.

THE PIAZZA

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WILD CARD

B AC K S T R E E T B OYS

LARGER THAN LIFE

THE BACKSTREET BOYS ARE CELEBRATING 25 YEARS TOGETHER. LET THAT SINK IN. The Backstreet Boys are back with a new single that went #1 in 30+ countries. In celebration of the group’s 25th year together, the guys released the song “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.”

Here, Nick Carter discusses the new song and what keeps them motivated.

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WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT PERFORMING AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD IN LAS VEGAS? I love how Vegas is

DO YOU FEEL FANS ARE JUST AS EXCITED AT YOUR CONCERTS NOW, COMPARED TO WHEN YOU STARTED? I think the fans that

the biggest stage to perform on in the whole world. We can truly be ourselves, LARGER THAN LIFE.

have been with us throughout the years are elated with what they’re seeing on that stage. At the same time, the fans that weren’t diehards in the 1990s/2000s have the opportunity to see a show like one they may have missed years ago.

THIS YEAR, YOU’RE CELEBRATING 25 YEARS TOGETHER. ANY SURPRISES IN STORE FOR YOUR FANS? I think the biggest surprise is the new single we just dropped, “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.” It’s a fresh version from the Backstreet Boys. When you compare it to all the music on the radio now, it fits right in. It’s a new look and I think fans will lose their minds over it.

WHAT SONG DO YOU ENJOY PERFORMING MOST? I love performing “Quit Playing Games With My Heart” because it never gets old. It was our first hit.

It’s surprising to see how many people know that song, and it proves our fans with have been here since the beginning.

P H O T O C O U R T E S Y O F D E N N I S L E U P O L D / C A E S A R S E N T E R TA I N M E N T

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